Frequently Asked Questions

> What is a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant?
> Why do attorneys need a Legal Nurse Consultant?
> When should attorneys call a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant?
> Why should attorneys consult with a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant if they’re already using an MD?
> Can a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant help attorneys locate testifying experts?
> Can a paralegal do the same work as a Pierson Group Legal Nurse?

> What is a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant?

A Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse who has successfully mastered the rigorous CLNC Certification Program developed by the company that pioneered the field of legal nurse consulting. The Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant has the expertise to quickly pinpoint and interpret medical and nursing issues in any case involving health, illness or injury.
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> Why do attorneys need a Legal Nurse Consultant?

While the attorney is the legal expert, the Pierson Group Legal Nurse is the expert on the healthcare system and its inner workings. Nowhere else will the legal profession have access to this level of cost-effective expertise for reviewing medical records and understanding and communicating the terminology and subtleties of the healthcare system.
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> When should attorneys call a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant?

From the moment a potential case comes in, the Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant becomes an invaluable asset by identifying the medical issues, screening the case for merit, making sense out of voluminous amounts of cryptic medical records and providing 30 other services relevant to the case.
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> Why should attorneys consult with a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant if they’re already using an MD?

The services of a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant are far more cost-effective than those of a physician. Because RNs are the only healthcare providers who are face-to-face with the patient every day, the Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant can educate attorneys about a wide range of basic medical issues. The Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant saves time and money otherwise spent on expensive medical experts.
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> Can a Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultant help attorneys locate testifying experts?

Yes. As insiders in the healthcare system, Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultants work with and have access to MDs and RNs representing every medical and nursing specialty, as well as forensic experts nationwide who are qualified to testify. Many Pierson Group Legal Nurse Consultants are also available to testify to the nursing issues involved in a case.
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> Can a paralegal do the same work as a Pierson Group Legal Nurse?

Even the best paralegal/legal assistant is challenged by today’s multifaceted healthcare issues and how they affect the case outcome. It is imperative to have an education in science and the medical field in order to successfully decipher the details that will deliver the best outcome for your case.
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